Item response theory and clinical measurement
In this review, we examine studies that use item response theory (IRT) to explore the
psychometric properties of clinical measures. Next, we consider how IRT has been used in …
psychometric properties of clinical measures. Next, we consider how IRT has been used in …
How is affective instability defined and measured? A systematic review
BackgroundAffective instability (AI) is poorly defined but considered clinically important. The
aim of this study was to examine definitions and measures of AI employed in clinical …
aim of this study was to examine definitions and measures of AI employed in clinical …
Child, parent, and family mental health and functioning in Australia during COVID-19: comparison to pre-pandemic data
The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant risks to population mental health. Despite
evidence of detrimental effects for adults, there has been limited examination of the impact of …
evidence of detrimental effects for adults, there has been limited examination of the impact of …
The impact of school closure and social isolation on children in vulnerable families during COVID-19: a focus on children's reactions
For children the consequences of the COVID-19 public health measures may have long-
term effects into adulthood. By exploring children's reactions more broadly, we are better …
term effects into adulthood. By exploring children's reactions more broadly, we are better …
[HTML][HTML] Depressive symptoms and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour throughout adolescence: a prospective cohort study
Background Identifying modifiable risk factors is essential to reduce the prevalence
adolescent depression. Self-report data suggest that physical activity and sedentary …
adolescent depression. Self-report data suggest that physical activity and sedentary …
Using social media for social comparison and feedback-seeking: Gender and popularity moderate associations with depressive symptoms
J Nesi, MJ Prinstein - Journal of abnormal child psychology, 2015 - Springer
This study examined specific technology-based behaviors (social comparison and
interpersonal feedback-seeking) that may interact with offline individual characteristics to …
interpersonal feedback-seeking) that may interact with offline individual characteristics to …
Clinical practice guideline for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with major and persistent depressive disorders
HJ Walter, AR Abright, OG Bukstein, J Diamond… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To enhance the quality of care and clinical outcomes for children and adolescents
with major depressive disorder (MDD) and persistent depressive disorder (PDD). The aims …
with major depressive disorder (MDD) and persistent depressive disorder (PDD). The aims …
Age and gender differences in the associations of self-compassion and emotional well-being in a large adolescent sample
K Bluth, RA Campo, WS Futch, SA Gaylord - Journal of youth and …, 2017 - Springer
Adolescence is a challenging developmental period marked with declines in emotional well-
being; however, self-compassion has been suggested as a protective factor. This cross …
being; however, self-compassion has been suggested as a protective factor. This cross …
Self-compassion moderates the perfectionism and depression link in both adolescence and adulthood
Background Psychological practitioners often seek to directly change the form or frequency
of clients' maladaptive perfectionist thoughts, because such thoughts predict future …
of clients' maladaptive perfectionist thoughts, because such thoughts predict future …
A genetically informed Registered Report on adverse childhood experiences and mental health
Children who experience adversities have an elevated risk of mental health problems.
However, the extent to which adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) cause mental health …
However, the extent to which adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) cause mental health …